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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,657.68, 89,226.74 and 36,363.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,657.68, 89,226.74 and 36,363.37 is: 50,180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,657.68 : 89,226.74 = 36,363.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,657.68/89,226.74 = 36,363.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,657.68x = 89,226.74 × 36,363.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,657.68x = 3,244,584,332.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,584,332.56/64,657.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,180.96

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